Governor signs sexual assault reforms into law

By Kate Martin Carolina Public Press Greensboro — Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation Thursday that reforms North Carolina’s sexual assault laws, extends the statute of limitations for civil suits against perpetrators of child abuse and includes a number of other safety protections for children.

No easy path for Senate budget override

By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — The fate of the budget veto override lies in the Senate, but don’t expect a vote any time soon. For now, redistricting is the Senate’s primary focus.

Bill seeks to save kids by cutting parental rights

N.C. House Bill 918 would give foster parents the right to file for termination of parental rights after only nine months, rather than the federally-mandated minimal standard of one year.